The stock market on December 26, 1973
December 26, 1973, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 3.06% to close at 95.74. Of 4,926 US stocks that traded, 2,129 rose and 833 fell.
The S&P 500+3.06%closed at 95.74
How big a move#635of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,047price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,129of 4,926; 833 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +15.5% |
| Ryder System (R) | +14.8% |
| Intel (INTC) | +13.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Rhone-Poulenc Rorer (RPR) | -4.0% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -3.4% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ December 24, 1973 · Every December 26 · December 27, 1973 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.